About this episode

This episode explores how to enhance sleep quality using iPhone and Apple Watch features, including automation and sleep tracking.

Fed up with groggy wake-ups and noisy notifications? Discover how automating Focus modes and Shortcuts can totally transform your nights and mornings using clever iOS tricks. Built-in sleep tracking features on iOS and Apple Watch explained Setting sleep goals, schedules, and using Sleep Focus mode How to customize Focus modes for a better sleep environment Allowing exceptions and adjusting notifications during Sleep Focus Screen, home, and lock screen customizations for sleep time Insights into Apple's sleep score metrics and calculation Apple Watch features: sleep apnea and breathing disturbance notifications Third-party sleep tracking app recommendations and comparisons Shortcuts Corner: automating sleep and wake routines with iOS Shortcuts App Cap: Pelican waterproof floating phone pouch for outdoor adventures ( https://amzn.to/4ws5KF5 affiliate link) Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Rosemary Orchard

Topics covered

• sleep tracking
• iOS automation
• Focus modes
• Apple Watch features
• sleep environment customization
• Shortcuts
• third-party apps

Keywords

• sleep tracking
• Focus mode
• Shortcuts
• Apple Watch
• sleep apnea
• notifications
• sleep goals
• iOS tricks

Sponsors

horizon3.ai, Shopify

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Organizations: Apple, TWiT

Products: Pelican waterproof floating phone pouch

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